The front yard here is bordered by a fence constructed of brick pillars connected by think, rectangular wood poles. We've had problems with termites eating them before... (they've existed for as long as I can remember without being replaced.) Now they are home to something else: carpenter bees! These ones are Xylocopa varipuncta, which are known to be found in Southern California up through the central coast. I probably see about ten or so of the black females making their rounds throughout the yard (they really love the Scarlet Runner beans!), but I have only seen the males once or twice. They are quite easy to identify, too, since they are a bright gold color.
Here's some photos I snapped today of one of the guys going into their nest:
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
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